Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
Last week, just a couple of nights before Christmas, we walked into the GPO and were confronted with an unusual sight. There was a two-man team inflating silver balloons of different shapes and sizes. Each multi-balloon shape was distinct from the other, much in the manner of glistening silver snowflakes.
I asked if there was a specific corporate connection to the designs, but the two men just shook their heads and said they will inflating them (with helium, I suspect) to form huge Christmas decorations against the soaring GPO ceiling.
The ceiling of the historic building would probably be the height of a modern five-storey building or higher.
It was dark outside and I took two shots before I noticed this one in the left-hand corner of the GPO, where it had drifted away from the others. In the late-evening setting, it looked for all the world like one of a set of gigantic, regal chandeliers.
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ReplyDeleteHow wonderfully festive! I love the way the season continues through these decorations and other bright reminders. Thank you, David.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Beautiful, It looked like some kind of mushed in Bee hive at first. Bizarre.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, as always, David!
ReplyDeleteand these are very unusual decorations, very different, almost space-age!
Fun way to festive up a building ..
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Beautiful shots, David. I love how they look in the second picture. So festive!
ReplyDeleteLove it - so festive and unusual. What a wonderful building too- fantastic proportions. Lucky you spending the festive season in such style!
ReplyDeleteHow cool!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I did not know what they were, until I read your post. Very cool! Love the color!
ReplyDeleteVery ornate, weird and wonderful decorations you just wandered across. Never miss an opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThey were balloons? They look like the real thing.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year.
Wow that was gorgeous... I really bet that was breathtaking to see in person... Have a good one David...
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Donna
You do find the most amazing and intriging subjects for your great photos! I'm so glad you share them with us! Have a Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteThe snowflakes must be HUGE!
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to send your Christmas cards David -- up up and away.lol.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite impressive.(Last photo)
ReplyDeleteWondered what it was at first! (First one!)
Gosh, how interesting! Very artistic indeed....
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, David!
~Michele~
Mountain Retreat-Canada
David, that was well spotted. The Melb. GPO is a wonderful building. What a pity the magnificent old hotels on Burke St. have given way to glass office cabinets.
ReplyDeleteTo you and your family, a very Happy New Year!
WOW, those are great photo's. What a great imagination!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Wishing you a Safe & Happy New Year!!
Take care
David: That did end up a beautiful decoration for the openess of the area.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen so many golden balloons! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting decoration. Happy New Year to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a great shot. Sometimes I like looking at your pictures, reading the descriptions, and then when I come back they're even better.
ReplyDeleteIn your first photo can you see a teddy bear image in the last balloon at the bottom?
ReplyDeleteI can.
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The beauty of these is that they look gold not silver. What a great idea? I love that old GPO Building, a friend took me in there last November mainly to hide from one of Melbourne's hottest spring days but I spent ages looking at the interior. Beautiful as usual. Now I'd love to see you post some of your shitty shots! It would make me feel a whole lot better!
ReplyDeleteThose are such beautiful decorations and interesting architect
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year